Member of Independent Election Commission resigns

AMMAN — A Royal Decree was issued on Sunday, accepting the resignation of Nazih Ammarin from his post as member of the Independent Election Commission (IEC), according to a Royal Court statement.

The IEC is tasked with the supervision and administration of all phases of parliamentary elections and other elections called for by the Cabinet.

The IEC takes all necessary measures to administer fair, impartial and transparent elections based on the principles of justice, equal opportunity and the rule of law, the statement said.